Coffee

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News about Coffee, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jun. 17, 2015

Coffee shops in Manhattan and elsewhere are creating their own versions of cocktails that pair espresso with tonic and other cocktail staples but forgo alcohol; Ryan Clur, barista at Maialino in Manhattan, shares recipe for espresso fizz. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Barbershops are making a comeback by serving bourbon and coffee along with shaves and haircuts. MORE

May. 13, 2015

Ligaya Mishan Close at Hand column profiles Simone Pace, drummer of band Blonde Redhead, who rebuilt by hand two vintage manual Faemina espresso machines. MORE

May. 12, 2015

The Upshot; number of meta-analyses of research done on health effects of coffee have found that beverage is mostly beneficial to health, with very few to no detrimental effects. MORE

May. 5, 2015

Samantha Cristoforetti, first Italian woman in space, makes first cup of espresso aboard International Space Station using specially-designed machine; procedure, which demonstrates how hot fluids under high pressure react in weightless environment, is among experiments Cristoforetti is scheduled to conduct on her mission. MORE

Mar. 29, 2015

Several artisanal coffee houses on Long Island, like Gentle Brew Coffee in Long Beach, Hampton Coffee Company's Coffee Experience Store in Southampton and Roast Coffee and Tea Trading Company in Patchogue, emphasize brewing method as much as quality of beans (Metropolitan/Long Island). MORE

Mar. 8, 2015

Feb. 14, 2015

J M Smucker expects modest decline in net sales in quarter ending in April but says coffee business should recover as bean prices stabilize. MORE

Feb. 8, 2015

Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan travel article on trip to Key West, Fla; found next best way to experience Cuban coffee culture, with its distinctive cafe con leche concoctions and tasty accompaniments, outside of traveling to Havana; Five Brothers, Cuban Coffee Queen and Sandy's Cafe are among local favorites. MORE

Feb. 1, 2015

Dec. 25, 2014

Neapolitan tradition known as 'suspended coffee,' in which customers pay for two coffees at cafes and leave receipt behind so that a stranger may receive free cup, is being revived both in Naples and around the world; simple act of generosity, which boomed during World War II, seeks to help those stricken by today's hard economic times. MORE

Dec. 24, 2014

Keurig recalls more than seven million of its single-serve coffee brewing machines following reports that a number of them had spewed hot liquids and injured dozens of users; recall includes Mini Plus brewers made between 2008 and 2014. MORE

Dec. 14, 2014

Dec. 5, 2014

Starbucks is opening Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle, flagship of planned chain that will sell high-end coffees from around the world; company's reach into higher-end market is another sign that coffee consumption in the United States is growing only modestly. MORE

Nov. 16, 2014

Oct. 20, 2014

Researchers found that compared with people who drank no coffee, those who drank three cups a day were about 25 percent less likely to have abnormal liver enzyme levels. MORE

Oct. 19, 2014

Loose Ends column by author Ethan Hauser confesses to knowing very little about coffee. MORE

Oct. 5, 2014

Chuck Klosterman The Ethicist column answers questions about summer camp allowing Mormon teenager to drink coffee and Pilates instructor who advertises her PhD credentials, despite having a PhD in finance. MORE

Jun. 1, 2014

First French coffeemaker appeared around 1800, and first one made of glass followed 40 years later; simple plunger-style vessel that is now known as the 'French press' did not become well known until the late 1920s, and spread through Europe in the 1950s. MORE

May. 11, 2014

App City column on Cups, Israeli app that entitles users to unlimited free coffee at expanding number of independent coffee shops in New York City; app charges $45 monthly subscription service. MORE

May. 7, 2014

Painstakingly prepared coffees, made to order, are moving into Manhattan neighborhoods not known for patience; many are surprised by the amount of professionals waiting in line for specialty coffees. MORE

May. 6, 2014

Plant-choking fungus called coffee rust has swept across Central America, withering trees and slashing coffee production; disease has hurt farmers and sent economic damages rippling through local communities; blight is one of several factors that are pushing up prices in world market. MORE

Apr. 18, 2014

Nestle, under an agreement with a French regulator, will make it easier for rivals to produce single-serving coffee capsules that can be used in Nespresso machines. MORE

Apr. 14, 2014

Advertising column; Kraft Foods' new campaign for its Maxwell House coffee includes logos, packaging, products, a presence in digital and social media and advertising with theme 'Say good morning to a good day.' MORE

Apr. 9, 2014

Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee is introducing EcoCup clear, recyclable pod for single-serving coffee makers; some consumers considering adoption of single-serve beverage systems are concerned that containers currently used are bad for environment. MORE

Mar. 12, 2014

Blake Mycoskie, founder of philanthropic shoe company Toms, is now developing line of coffee, sales of which will be used to provide clean water for cooking, drinking and sanitation to more than two billion people around the globe lacking such essentials; will sell bags and cups of coffee in Toms cafe-stores, and every bag sold will finance a week's worth of clean water for one person. MORE

Jan. 19, 2014

Neighborhood Joint column on McNulty's Tea & Coffee, Greenwich Village institution that has supplied beverages to mix of customers since 1920s. MORE

Nov. 13, 2013

Starbucks says it will pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion, ending long-running spat over agreement two food titans had for distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores; disagreement centered on way Starbucks broke off its long-term relationship with Kraft in 2010 over Kraft's objections. MORE

Oct. 27, 2013

Coffee-cup lid that features plastic disc with press-down tab for sipping was invented in 1981 by William and Kenneth Dart of the Dart Container Corporation. MORE

Aug. 8, 2013

Advertising column notes that New York coffee company Vassilaros & Sons is using mock political campaign centered around president John Vassilaros to promote its expansion into direct sales to consumers. MORE

Jul. 31, 2013

Pulley Collective, Brooklyn warehouse that city’s coffee shops can rent to roast their own beans, is quickly growing into a winning enterprise with several notable New York independent coffee names using the space. MORE

Jul. 18, 2013

Actress, singer and philanthropist Grace Hightower discusses her latest venture, a Fair Trade coffee company entitled Grace Hightower and Coffees of Rwanda. MORE

Jun. 6, 2013

May. 30, 2013

May. 22, 2013

Shakerato, espresso cooler that is alcohol-free, is not easy to find in the United States despite its simple recipe and refreshing quality. MORE

May. 19, 2013

Phyllis Korkki Workstation column observes that beyond providing fuel for the workday, one's daily coffee rituals can say much about personal finances and attitudes. MORE

May. 15, 2013

Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Intelligentsia Coffee are opening coffee bar outposts in Manhattan, that reflect an ascendant interest in a custom-made cup. MORE

Mar. 26, 2013

Study in journal Vascular Medicine suggests that drinking boiled coffee, which is high in antioxidants, may be contributing factor to longevity of people living on Greek island of Ikaria. MORE

Mar. 17, 2013

Nicole LaPorte Prototype column observes that some coffee farmers are taking more control of supply chain, roasting and marketing their own beans for greater profit; there are benefits and challenges for growers, many of whom live in poverty in developing countries; major coffee companies imported 84.6 million pounds of fair trade certified coffee in 2011. MORE

Mar. 7, 2013

New York Mayor Michael R Bloomberg's ban on the sale of large sugary drinks is likely to affect coffee drinkers and those who serve them as they face a number of varied complications in how drinks can be prepared and delicate calculations about milk, calorie and sugar ratios. MORE

Sep. 20, 2012

Starbucks introduces single-cup coffee machine Verismo that will allow consumers to make their own lattes at home; debut of machine, which uses a special 'milk pod' that company also developed, collides with outcry over planned changes to rewards program. MORE

Aug. 17, 2012

German court rules against Nestle in its attempt to stop companies from selling generic coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso machines in Germany; says its patents do not prevent consumers from using other capsules. MORE

Aug. 2, 2012

Jul. 18, 2012

New French press coffee maker,The Espro, takes care of the fine sludge left in the bottom of the mug, with a complex basket-like double filter. MORE

Jul. 11, 2012

Gorilla Coffee, the popular coffee bar and roaster in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has introduced sealed aseptic Tetra Paks of full-bodied coffee that is ready to drink over ice without diluting. MORE

Apr. 30, 2012

Nespresso, division of Nestle that sells single-serve espresso machines and capsules of coffee worldwide, is introducing its first United States television advertising; 30-second spot on network and cable television aims to introduce Nespresso to a wider American audience, and fend off competition in the growing single-serve coffee market. MORE

Apr. 15, 2012

Scene at Toby's Estate coffee shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, described as brothers Chris and Matt Surowiec drink coffee and work. MORE

Can the retail giant Starbucks recast itself as a source for rare, hand-crafted coffees? At its Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle the company is showcasing its premium coffees from roast to brew.